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Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:34PM EDT until October 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

A confirmed tornado was reported near Aiken, moving north at 25 mph, with Aiken and Lexington identified as affected areas. The warning called for people to take cover immediately.

Why it matters

The source reports a tornado on the ground and directs immediate protective action.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
10/10

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